Aqua Natura Bay
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a well-rated 4-star base right by the Porto Moniz natural pools, with a spa, pool and gym, for the lowest price among our three picks. Skip the on-site restaurant if you are watching costs, as some guests find it pricey.
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Couples and families who come to Porto Moniz for the sea and the natural pools are the obvious fit. Guests say the hotel sits directly opposite the pools and the aquarium, with ocean views.
The facility list is long for a Budget pick: beachfront, spa, pool, gym, restaurant, free parking, family rooms, garden, terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The guest score is 9.0 out of 10 from 2,615 reviews.
It is less suited to anyone after a cheap stay in absolute terms. Our Budget slot here still costs €162 a night at the reference dates, because Porto Moniz prices run high across the board.
Location and getting around
The address listed is simply Vila Do Porto Moniz, and the location score is 9.4. Guests describe the setting as right across from the natural pools and the aquarium.
Our data holds no measured distances to nearby sights, so we cannot give walking times. Free parking is listed, which helps if you plan to drive around the island. Check a map for your own route and whether you will need a car for day trips.
Breakfast can be taken on an outdoor terrace, according to guests.
What guests say
The location is the headline. Reviewers like being opposite the natural pools and the aquarium, with ocean views.
Breakfast earns warm comments too: a varied buffet with fresh products, waffles made to order and terrace seating.
The main complaint is the restaurant. Meals are called tasty and the dishes sophisticated, but some guests find the room cold in feel and the prices high.
Price and what you get against our other Porto Moniz picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €162 per night, about €324 in total. That is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
It was 12% below the sample median of €183.27. Our Best Value pick, Studios by Aqua Natura Hotels, was €186.53 a night with 9.1. Our Luxury pick, Aqua Natura Madeira, was €180 with 9.1. All three are 4-star hotels and their scores sit within 0.1 of each other.
In plain terms, this is the cheapest of the three by €18 to €25 a night, for a score only a tenth of a point lower. Breakfast is listed as continental, American and buffet, but inclusion depends on your rate.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Porto Moniz, a small field. After reserving the Luxury choice, this one had the lowest eligible reference price, which gave it the Budget slot.
On review score it placed joint 3rd of 4, but the gap to the top was tiny. A 9.0 from more than 2,600 reviews is a strong result for the cheapest pick in town.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check what your rate includes.
Spa, pool and gym availability, opening times and any fees are not confirmed for November. Ask the hotel if these matter to your stay, and check restaurant prices if you plan to eat in.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Aqua Natura Bay close to the Porto Moniz natural pools?
Guests say it is directly opposite the natural pools and the aquarium. Exact walking distances are not confirmed in our data.
How much does Aqua Natura Bay cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €162 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Does the hotel have a spa and pool?
The property lists a spa, a pool and a gym. Opening times and fees are not confirmed, so check before you travel.
Is parking free?
Free parking is listed by the property. Availability on arrival is not confirmed, so ask if you are driving.
Is the hotel restaurant worth it?
Guests praise the food, but some find the space cold and the prices high. Check the menu and prices before deciding.